Festival Officially Launched

On Monday, 23 May 2011, the 21^st Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival was officially launched. South African Breweries’ Bay and Barrel Pub was the venue for this annual event. Attendees included media from across the Eastern Cape; sponsors like Castle Lager, AlgoaFM and the Cacadu District Municipality; various councillors and members of the Blue Crane Route Municipality; as well as members from the business community.

It was a great event and set the mood for the Festival that is only 46 days away!

FLY FISHING COMPETITION

Now that the rain has filled most of Somerset East’s dams and the trout have fattened up for the winter, the Tagged Trout Competition, linked to the Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival, on Sunday 16^th of July should be the best yet. Four trout are tagged and released into Mill Dam at Glen Avon Farm in Somerset East.

Come and catch one of these tagged trout and you could win yourself one of four fantastic weekend getaways valued from R1500 to R8000 each.

A fun filled day of fly fishing including a ‘braai’ lunch, your rod fee and a chance at catching “THE” Trout will start at 08H00 and finish at 16H00.

Cost R150 per rod.

Booking essential! Contact Alan Hobson on 082 4422 884 to secure your beat.

PLACES TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE IN SOMERSET EAST DURING THE BILTONG FESTIVAL

While you are here, take the time to enjoy some of Somerset East’s quieter pleasures. Visit the Walter Battiss Art Museum for a dose of culture; art works created by one of South Africa’s most original and controversial artists. Go to the Old Pastorie Museum and gril to see the beam from which the Slachter’s Nek rebels were hung – one by one!

For relaxing and refreshing, try the Blue Crane Restaurant’s great menu, sit on the wide wooden deck and view the Boschberg at Somerset on Main, or have a great cup of coffee at Sally’s Coffee Shop, all easy to find in Nojoli Street.